2008 Saunter Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mtn

Purchase 2008 Saunter Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mtn

2008 Saunter Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mtn

This wine has a completeness that both the 2006 and 2007 lacked at release. They both are on their way there but each has had to round out (the '06) or fill in some holes (the '07) on the path to a complete experience.  The kaleidoscopic aromatics are the first indicator of what lies ahead.  The 2008 vintage was very kind to hillside wines.  The heat provided as much ripeness as necessary to fully ripen tannin while the elevation helped circumvent the extremes of the strongest temperature spikes.  This true ripeness manifests itself in a saturated black/garnet hue with opening notes of classic Cab character:  scorched earth, blueberries, sweet tobacco and black currants.  There's a sweetness to the nose that follows through on the palate with more red, blue and black fruit flavors, sweet cream, pain grille and cassis.  The structure of the site comes up only in the very end to help prolong the finish and give focus to the perfectly round fruit. Thomas Brown Winemaker

Purchase 2008 Saunter Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mtn